Government Proposes Biggest Shakeup in Care for Sixty Years
Government launches the Big Care Debate - a radical reform of care and support services
Everyone in England will have access to a National Care Service that is fair, simple and affordable under plans set out by Health Secretary Andy Burnham in the Green Paper Shaping the Future of Care Together.
Huge pressures are being put on existing services. More people need care because they are living longer - in 1948 life expectancy was 66 while today it is 78. For the first time there are more people over the age of 65 than there are under the age of 18.
The current system is also unfair. Some people have to pay tens of thousands of pounds or sell their house, to pay for care. Someone with Alzheimer’s, for example, could have to pay up to £200,000.
To find out more about how you can join the big debate; and to download your copy of the green paper, please click on the weblink below:
According to Andy Burnham, the National Care Service will create a level playing field and end the postcode lottery of care services. Everyone in England will be guaranteed:
• Prevention services - the right support to stay independent and well for as long as possible and to delay care needs getting worse.
• National assessment - care needs will be assessed and paid for in the same way across the country.
• Joined-up services - all the services will work together smoothly.
• Information and advice - the care system will be easy to understand and navigate.
• Personalised care and support - services will be based on personal circumstances and need.
• Fair funding - money will be spent wisely and everyone will get some help meeting the high cost of care needs.
You can also visit the official Big Debate website here
Tags: Social Care
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